Much Ado About Nothing is a
1993 film based on
William Shakespeare's play. It was
adapted for the screen and
directed by
Kenneth Branagh, who also played the role of Benedick.
Much Ado About Nothing was released on
May 7,
1993, reaching 200 U.S. screens at its widest release. It earned $22 million at the
U.S. box office and $36 million total worldwide, which, despite failing to reach the mark set by
Franco Zeffirelli's
Romeo and Juliet, made it one of the most financially successful Shakespeare films ever released. It was also entered into the
1993 Cannes Film Festival.